I wish I had kept track of how many cc's I got each time. #6 was 1cc, #5 - 1/2cc, #4 - 1/2cc.  A little late , but I think I will start to keep track.  Not that it will change anything - just something else to keep track of for interest's sake.

I've hit a new low - and this is a good thing!  On my scales at home I hit 194 this am and this is the first time that number has shown itself since I started this trip!  I have been stalled for the last 2 1/2 months at either just under or over 200 (195-201) so now it feels like I might actually have broken the plateau and be on my way to losing once again.  I REEEEALY want this to work - but I know I have to do my part which is basically watch what I eat, get my fills and follow the rules.

I want to say thanks to my co-pilot, Charline.  Having you along made the trip fly by and it was a great comfort to travel around Moncton with some one who knows the "lay of the land".

 I had my 6th fill yesterday and my band now has 7.5cc's.  It has been a very slow process - or so it seems.  Every time I get a fill I hope that this will be the one that gets me to the elusive sweet spot LOL.  I have not felt restriction for any length of time after fills.  I do understand that as you lose weight the band gets looser.   My weight loss has slowed down drastically over the last 2-3 months - down 1 pound since my last visit.  I know, better than a gain :-)   So, time to step up to the plate (or away from the plate as the case may be).  Yesterday's fill was only 4 weeks after my 5th fill.  I know I need to make better food choices and plan what I am going to eat - not wait until mealtime and see what I can find.  Cause I can always find something quick and easy and that usually means a poor choice.

Ann - you were such a help to me when I started this journey.  Go on that trip and have a great time!  Then come home to begin the second half of YOUR journey!  Reading your post I wonder if you have lost the majority of your weight on your own with little help from the band?  If this is the case just imagine what you could do with restriction.  Life does get stressful by times and that makes it hard to focus on you.  But... YOU are important, YOU are successful, YOU are a fighter.  These things are true or you wouldn't have been able to do what you have done.  Love you a bunch and sending LOTS of ((((hugs))))

 Hey Charline, if you are anything like me I don't always notice when I have a PM.  I sent ya one - please check :-)

 IF I can fit it in, I would love to go also.  

Starr, great to see you on the forum!!!  How are things going?  Please drop me a line.  For some reason you have been on my mind alot these past few days - nice to see you post :-)

 Thanks Angela.  I did finally get through - strange that they still have there Christmas vacation message playing.  Oh well, I did get through and I have an appointment for Jan. 21 - here's hoping the weather cooperates.  How are things going for you?  Are you making and headway?

 BTW Charline - congrats on the new grandbaby!!!  You must be thrilled.  My grand daughters left today and I miss them already - it was a great visit and I won't likely see them again until summer.

Now about this weight gain... I really want to get off on the right foot for the new year.  I'm not usually one for New Year's resolutions so call it what you will - I will do better in 2010!!! at least better than I have the last 2 months. Starting from where we are right now is better than our starting weight before surgery.  Do you have an appointment for a fill yet - maybe we can plan it for the same day.  I will call Monday morning - not sure if they will be in or not, but I'll try.

 I'm down 3 this week :-)

I have been thinking that the pain is due to eating too fast/too much and is worse right after a fill and then I found this
http://www.core.monash.org/assets/documents/research-papers/2005-52.pdf  

 Huge hugs and prayers going your way!!!  All the best - everything will be fine :-)  Be sure to give us an update when you are able.

 Up 2 lbs.  Get my fill on Monday - I really hope it gets me back on track.

 I remember all those emotions so well!  You are on your way - happy trails to you!!  Keep us posted here on the forum because we all love to hear about each others progress - keeps us motivated!

 Over the years there have been many parties with "nothing to wear"  albeit for different reasons.  Having nothing to wear because everything is too BIG is wonderful.  I so agree - what a gift!!!

 No loss - no gain.